Congrats on Acceptance into the Pre-Seed Accelerator!

Are you ready to change your life? Our program is not just for “ideas” or “companies”, it’s designed for the overall entrepreneur to help you succeed in not just your current venture but for your entire career as an entrepreneur. Let’s get started!

By RYAN RAFOLS

Joining an accelerator is a big step and it’s okay to be nervous, it’s okay to be unsure, it’s okay to be anxious- I promise you that we will do everything in our power as partners to help you succeed.

We’re here to help you in your journey. While many of our companies go on to success, some fail, and we’re here to help you through that as well. If you’re going to fail, fail hard and fast. Pick yourself back up and do it again.

We’ve had companies find cofounders in our program, we’ve had mergers, and we’ve had someone fail in week 3 only to launch another company by graduation.

From this moment on, you are a part of our family and that means something to us. It also means something to you and your cohort mates. We’ve all been in accelerators where we didn’t feel connected to our cohort.

That is not the “Newchip Experience”, you will find and make friends, advisors, and mentors, that will last a lifetime. You will learn things about yourself that you never thought you could achieve, and you will change.

If we could guarantee success or guarantee funding, we would charge millions, however we do track data, and we know that you have a better chance with us, than not with us, about a 70x better chance.

You’ve been investing in your idea, your team, and your product, this program will REQUIRE you to invest in yourself. Strangely enough I’ve found that the hardest thing for entrepreneurs to grasp.

You are a 10x’er on your team. That means you bring 10x the value, so you need to make yourself 30x…no 100x! And to do that requires learning fundraising skills, leadership skills, and experience from others failures.

“Those who fail to learn from history are condemned to repeat it.”– Winston Churchill

Learn from our decades of experience and you will save YEARS on your entrepreneur journey. That’s what we’re offering you in the accelerator, and if you excel, we’ll invest in you and take you to the next level.

The choice is and will always be yours as the founder of your company. Remember, work hard and stay humble, and success will come to you.

-Ryan RafolsFounder & CEONewchip Accelerator

Ready to take it to the next level? Complete the steps below to accept your invitation to join the accelerator and reserve your cohort seat.

You have 72 hours to accept before we have to open your on to the waitlist, if you need an extension please email your venture associate.

“I have never seen an accelerator program that provides so much value and support as much as Newchip. We couldn’t be happier and honored. Thank you to the entire team of Newchip! So much knowledge! Again thank you!”

Ahmed S. AbouElezzFounder & CEO of FITT Finder

"This is the most comprehensive and thorough material I have ever been exposed to. Straight to the point, no ********. I’ve been telling everyone about this to the point where it drives Nancy crazy."

Tomas LoudaFounder & CEO of Valet Storage

“Just 2 weeks in and Afoodbale has received massive support, personalized attention and guidance from industry leaders. They truly deliver on what they promise in the world of helping startups grow, and I can see that it’s coming from a place of heart.

Nadia AseevaFounder, Affoodable

"When I asked our PR team what they thought of our press release they said it looked like I knew exactly what I was doing =) You and Ryan are throwing out some great content.”

Steve SmithFounder of Consumer Affinity

“Hey Newchip Team! I really appreciate all you guys do for us in the accelerator to help us learn and make good decisions.”

John DodsonFounder & CEO of Pivvt

"I wish we had mastermind sessions every day! I feel like I’m learning so much. Thanks again! You guys are the best <3 Thank you!"

Mae SilveiraFounder & CEO of TribeSwapp

"I officially love you guys. Shit just got real! I don't know how you and Travis do all of this! Major inspiration!"

Bonnie TreeceFounder of The Brain Domain

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Program Perks & Benefits

8 Week Program

8 week program full of incredibly valuable online training, mentorship, and coaching from world expert entrepreneurs

100% Ownership

Retain full ownership and control of your company because we’re not going to ask you to give up any equity

100% Online

No need to pack your family up and move across the country – complete the entire program online

Combat Tested

‘Battle-tested’resources and training to help you gain traction, hire the right talent, and scale your company

Community Access

An online community of other like-minded founders, entrepreneurs, and CEOs to learn from and build your network with

Investor Access

Graduates get access to our investor community – we’ll get you in front of investors with a fundraising plan

Partner Discounts

It’s been six weeks since Viewst joined the Newchip Accelerator program. Today I can say with confidence that it was the right move to get involved. First of all, it is an equity-free program. It is online which gives me a lot of flexibility. I have traveled across three continents this month visiting our clients and partners. I’m preparing the company for the round and I’ve learned a lot of useful legal stuff from top experts and VCs. We have lots of interactions with our mentors and advisors as well as live sessions and mastermind sessions every single week. I have another six weeks ahead. Would be happy to present our new website, branding, and self-service designer tool by the end of the program. Join Newchip!

Victoria DubenCEO of Viewst

“As a founder, I have to make decisions every day. The best decision I’ve made so far this year was applying for the Newchip Accelerator. The accelerator is pushing me to another level with the content, live classes, advisor relationships, and mastermind sessions. If you’re interested in joining an EQUITY-FREE accelerator program and working with experts that have a real desire to see the entrepreneurs they work with thrive, apply. Huge thanks to Ryan Rafols, Travis Brodeen and team for working so hard for us."

Douglas BroughtonCEO of Vendible

“The first weeks in the accelerator have been so helpful! Last night I went to the kickoff reception sponsored by Arc Angel and Funding Post Founder Joe Rubin. Because of your coursework, classes, and coaching, I had the best experience there! I saw a ton of entrepreneurs trying too hard to get the attention of key players, you guys gave me the mindset to be calm and attract the right attention by focusing on the relationships I want. More than just the money, you taught me to focus on the relationships. That shift was noticed by people who know me, more importantly it resulted in several requests for my pitch deck. The icing on the cake though was Joe Rubin and me sharing sandwiches at a sidewalk street cafe until 4 in the morning, just the two of us. Thanks guys!!”

Jonathan FriedCEO & Founder of in-Court

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Tuition Options

We offer multiple options from tuition loans through our partners at Paypal (0% interest if paid in full within 6 months) as well as multiple longterm payment plans – if you received a scholarship make sure to enter it at the top of the page.

Accountability

Our weekly masterminds with other entrepreneurs at your stage provides accountability to help ensure you reach traction and funding goals

Your Own Pace

If you graduate, implement everything we teach you, and still don’t raise funding for your company, we won’t abandon you, we’ll work with you to help you succeed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do you have a tuition structure?

We launched an equity-free accelerator under our core company to give back to entrepreneurs, but because we don’t take equity in companies, we utilize funding from our parent company, our investors, and membership resource fee dues to help cover the materials costs of the program: books, mentors, speakers, etc. It keeps the program equity free and ensures that our team and mentors are 100% dedicated to you (we aren’t volunteers, we’re your partners!).

That makes sense, what about other investor networks, do they charge fees or dues?

Yes. CTAN, otherwise known as the Central Texas Angel Network , one of the largest angel networks in the world (though smaller than our community and less deal-flow), charges $250 to apply, $5,000 to the startup if an investor invest, as well as yearly dues to the investors. Some investor networks in the Valley and New York charge $2,000-$3,000 just to pitch them and more for access to pitches. Unlike most angel networks and accelerators that have 1-2 cycles per year, our resource fee helps us have a year around staff, program, and 2-3 day application turn-around to help as many entrepreneurs as possible.

If you don’t take equity in the company, how do you invest? How much do you invest?

Along with connecting you to our investors and helping you build a fundraising plan, we have a fund for investing into the top graduates of our cohorts. The goal of a cohort is to work together to succeed, but it’s also to motivate you to compete with each other over who grows the most. Remember, being the biggest and baddest, doesn’t always = investment. Grit does. When we invest it depends on the stage and valuation of the company at the end of the program- it can be anywhere from $10k to $100k.

Are there other programs like yours? How does Newchip compare?

We are the first and only program like ours that is specifically tailored to fundraising. Other similar programs focus on building an MVP or getting off the ground ONLY, which are: Whartons Entrepreneur Accelerator (Pre-Accelerator) for $2,600, Draper University (Pre-Accelerator) for $12,000, Founder Institute (Pre-Accelerator) for $999 + equity as well as a few other hybrids that take equity plus a course or resource fee. We’re proud to offer the most affordable full accelerator that is equity free, that invest in the top graduates, and has a world-renowned team of “real entrepreneurs” who’ve founded and sold companies.